McKinley Elementary vs Smiley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Redlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Smiley Elementary
Redlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Redlands, California | Smiley Elementary Redlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2480 of 5,693 | #1646 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31467 of 50,301 | #21685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Redlands | Redlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smiley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 40.7).
- •Smiley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Smiley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Smiley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 67%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.4).
- •Smiley Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley Elementary better than Smiley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smiley Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 40.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McKinley Elementary and Smiley Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Redlands and Redlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 315. Smiley Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Smiley Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 2480th of 5,693 and Smiley Elementary is 1646th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).